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property. He stated there would be 85 feet from the closest home because of a hedge, an <br />existing wall and an additional planned wall. He believed that the Comprehensive Plan has <br />substantially changed because of the development of the Mall and the 44aning of 58'b <br />Avenue. <br />The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard <br />regarding this matter. <br />Ron Ewing, 1166 6' Avenue, President of Vista Properties and Walker's Glen West, <br />noted that at the time he bought the Walker's Glen property, the property was zoned for <br />apartments. He believed that 58'h Avenue is a 44ane road but not a highway. The wallbeing <br />described is less than 6 feet tall and the 2 residents at the end of the property are right up <br />against the fence. He does not represent all the property owners but still owns 6 lots in <br />Walker's Glen and is building a new $180,000 home which will be facing this commercial <br />development should it be approved. He felt it is a shame that 15 years ago he could be <br />certain when he purchased land what would be next door, while now there are no such <br />assurances. He urged the Board to vote against the development. <br />Joe D'Ambrosio, 2405 55' Square, wanted to be certain there would be buffer zones <br />and a transitional zone between the housing and the commercial developments. <br />John Collins, 2410 55" Square, commented that the owners of this property were <br />aware when they purchased the property that it was zoned for multi -family development. <br />He felt that if the Board approves this development, they will be ignoring the wishes of a <br />whole group of homeowners. There will be no buffer and no transitional zone between this <br />JULY 119 2000 <br />8k 114 PG 134 <br />